Professor Eddie Oparaoji, Chairman of the Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR), paid a condolence visit to Chief Barrister-Engineer Obioma Success Akagburuonye, Akaraugo I of Igboland, and his family following the passing of his beloved mother, Nneoma Nneokwukwe Monica Nwafor Akagburuonye Amuchie.
Also present were Hon. Sir Chris Uche Agomuo, a member of the MPR 2027 Summit Planning Committee, and Her Excellency Professor Viola Onwuliri, a two-time Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and member of the MPR Advisory Council.
Professor Onwuliri commended Chief Akagburuonye for his impactful charitable initiatives, particularly those supporting women and girls, as well as his business ventures focused on job creation and youth empowerment.
The visit also provided an opportunity to discuss the MPR’s vision of transforming Mbaise into a focused, strategic, and globally competitive first-world community within a developing nation.
Professor Oparaoji commended Chief Akagburuonye, a lawyer, engineer, real estate and business entrepreneur, and philanthropist, for his continued investment in industries across Mbaise and his efforts to promote the community as a viable business destination.
Chief Akagburuonye accepted Professor Oparaoji’s invitation to the **MPR 2027 Annual Global Summit**, themed *“Developing and Leveraging Youth Digital Skills for Global Competitiveness in Rural Enterprise.”* The summit will equip young people with practical e-commerce, technical, and business skills; enhance their global visibility; and strengthen local businesses within the digital economy.
Chief Akagburuonye thanked his guests for the visit and for the memorable moments they shared. He expressed appreciation for the engagement and looked forward to future collaborations.
The leaders agreed to maintain communication and collaboration in advancing Mbaise’s development agenda.
